Who is eligible for National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS)?

Class 8 pass students with min 55% marks whose parental annual income does not exceed ₹3,50,000, qualifying the State NMMSS Examination.

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National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS)

Ministry of Education

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Benefit Amount

₹12,000 per year (₹1,000 per month)

Education Level

Class 9, Class 10

Income Limit

₹3,50,000 per annum

Award Type

STIPEND

About the Scholarship

Awards ₹12,000 per annum (₹1,000/month) to 1,00,000 meritorious students from economically weaker sections from Class 9 to 12 to arrest dropouts after Class 8.

Scholarship Benefits & Financial Award

Financial Aid: ₹12,000 per year (₹1,000 per month)

Coverage Details: ₹12,000 per annum credited via DBT directly into student’s bank account for Classes 9, 10, 11, and 12.

Eligibility Criteria

Target Category

School Education, Dropout Prevention

Gender

ALL

Min. Academic Percentage

55% Marks

Family Income Ceiling

₹3,50,000 per annum

Required Documents Checklist

Class 8 Marksheet

State NMMSS Examination Merit Rank Card

Income Certificate (<= ₹3.5L)

School Enrollment Certificate

Aadhaar-linked Bank Passbook

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